AGENDA

AGENDA

Registration

9:30 AM

Sign in, collect event materials, and get acquainted with your fellow attendees over breakfast, coffee, and tea before diving into the day's activities.

EMBRACING CHANGE: THE DATA-DRIVEN Imperatives FACING TRANSPORT, TRAVEL and LOGISTICS LEADERS

Dorian Groeger (Enterprise Lead, Travel, Transport & Logistics, Microsoft)
Maximilian Hummel (Director, KI performance)

Dissecting the unique challenges and opportunities that leaders in transportation, travel, and logistics face in today's volatile environment. Together, Max and Dorian will identify cross-industry patterns and help attendees identify relevant action points for their sectors. They will also showcase the guiding principles and strategies in use by today’s highest-performing data teams to navigate turbulent waters.

Keynote

10:15-10:40

Tech Talk

10:45-11:15

EMBARKING ON OUR FUTURE TRANSPORTATION JOURNEY

Maximilian Hummel (Director, KI performance)
Sammar Keddo (Director, KI performance) Event Moderator: Lisa Tran (Operations Lead)

Kicking off a day of vibrant discussions and networking by breaking down the key themes of Future Transportation III. Attendees will review today’s most pressing technological advancements and shifts in data utilization to contextualize the many stages of today’s data roadmaps.

Intro

10:00 - 10:15

SCALING Data excellence: Microsoft Fabric’s Holistic Approach

Julian Rudolph (Data & AI Lead, Global Intelligent Cloud Solution Specialist, Microsoft)

For C-level professionals seeking practical strategies for fast mobilizing data teams and scaling data excellence, Julian’s session is a must-attend. Discover how Microsoft Fabric offers a holistic, ready-to-deploy solution for overcoming data-related challenges and laying a robust technology foundation for scalable and secure initiatives.

Tech Talk

13:20-13:30

THE RISE OF GENERATIVE BI and THE MISSING MIDDLE

Dael Williamson (EMEA CTO, Databricks)

Embark on a compelling exploration of the evolution of Business Optimisation with a focus on how Data-Centric AI tools impact this category. Delve into the intricate landscape where the latest tools, inclusive of data and model governance, redefine the boundaries of business process augmentation, and the rise of Generative BI. Discover how businesses can strategically apply these advancements to optimize business processes, showcasing a symbiotic relationship between humans and AI for unprecedented efficiency and human effectiveness.

Keynote

11:20-11:45

Industry Insights

13:30-14:05

Accelerating business transformation by leveraging Generative AI

Jutta Heinel (Senior Sales Manager, Travel, Transport and Power Utilities, Microsoft)

Jutta will illustrate the role of Generative AI in catalyzing business transformation. Through real-world case studies, including B2B and B2C applications, attendees will gain actionable strategies for leveraging advanced AI technologies for new competitive offerings and to stay ahead in rapidly evolving markets.

From Concept to Reality: CREATING BUSINESS VALUE WITH DATA — OR HOW TO RUN THE DATA ANALYTICS MARATHON

Björn Baden (Program Manager / Product Owner Data & Analytics Platform, DHL eCommerce)
Valentin Broehl (Team Manager Business Analytics, DHL eCommerce)

Presenting a compelling use case from DHL eCommerce which illustrates the power of value-enabling data platforms in optimizing first- and last-mile operations. Gain actionable insights into real-world applications, completing the journey from concept to immediate impact.

Business Use Case

14:10-14:55

Industry Solutions

15:10-15:40

Unlock business impact by excelling value-driven product execution models

Sammar Keddo (Director, KI performance)
Tobi Ney (Customer Success Manager, KI performance)

Synthesize key learnings from the day into actionable strategies for unlocking business impact through value-driven product models. Explore a framework for growing value out of technologies by developing and expanding products that yield tangible results and stimulate systemic innovation.

Tech Talk

11:50-12:30

Beyond the numbers: Leveraging people, processes and data for data-driven excellence

Marco Geuer (Head of Global Data Strategy and Solutions, FIEGE Group)

For our data-rich economy, Marco Geuer will present an integrated and bottom-up approach to data-driven decision-making, based on a seamless fusion of people, processes, and data. Through a detailed examination of key components such as data literacy, process automation, data security, and strategic governance, Marco will illustrate their pivotal role in leveraging technology and collaboration to generate meaningful insights.

Emission data management in logistics: enabling decarbonization in a collaborative, data-driven way

Mirko Schedlbauer (CEO, shipzero)

How do we gain CO2 transparency and effectively reduce global logistics emissions to pave the way towards a net zero transportation? Diving into an automated way of putting together vast amounts of data from various sources to calculate emissions on a shipment level in an auditable way - integrating all parts of the transport chain and enabling decarbonization measures.

Fireside Chat

15:45-16:45

ADAPTING TO GLOBAL TRENDS: THE ROLE OF DATA INTEGRATION AND DEMOCRATIZATION IN ENHANCING STAKEHOLDER OPPORTUNITIES

Johannes Hansen (CIO/VP of Information Management, Eurowings; Managing Director, Eurowings Digital)
Marco Geuer (Head of Global Data Strategy & Solutions, Fiege Group) Dominik Schindler (Head of Innovation, Hellmann) Sammar Keddo (Director, KI performance)

Join aviation, transport and logistics industry leaders in a Fireside Chat as they discuss the transformative impact of global trends on their companies, particularly in data utilization and integration into IT departments. Explore the crucial role of employee acceptance and new data usage policies in adapting to this shift, and uncover how democratizing data unlocks new opportunities for all stakeholders.

16:45-17:00

Closing

Summarizing the day's topics and presentations, highlighting action points and follow-up opportunities provided by industry representatives and technical vendors.

DRINKS & NETWORKING

Unwind, connect, and expand your professional network. Enjoy refreshing beverages while mingling with fellow attendees. This is your time to review topics from the day, plan future partnerships, and bond over shared data journeys.

5:00 - Open-End